
8.
What should characterize true Christian development? Prov. 4:18.
NOTES.—"As we near the close of time, we must rise higher and still higher
upon the question of health reform and Christian temperance, presenting it in
a more positive and decided manner."—Id., vol. 6, p. 112.
"In teaching health reform, as in all other gospel work, we are to meet the
people where they are. Until we can teach them how to prepare health-reform
foods that are palatable, nourishing, and yet inexpensive, we are not at liberty
to present the most advanced propositions regarding hea
lth reform diet."—
Id., vol.
7, p. 135.
"Again and again I have been shown that God is trying to lead us back, step
by step, to His original design,—that man should subsist upon the natural prod-
ucts of the earth. Among those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord,
meat eating will eventually be done away; flesh will cease to form a part of
their diet. We should ever keep this end in view, and endeavor to work steadily
toward
it."—"Counsels on Health,"
p. 450.
9.
To whom must every one give account? Rom. 14:11, 12.
10.
Why is it not proper for us to judge one another? Verses 4, .10.
NOTE.—"There is real common sense in dietetic reform. The subject should
be studied broadly and deeply, and no one should criticize others because their
practice is not, in all things, in harmony with his own. It is impossible to make
an unvarying rule to regulate every one's habits, and no one should think him-
self a criterion for all. Not all can eat the same things. Foods that are palatable
and wholesome to one person may be distasteful, and even harmful, to another."
—"The Ministry of Healing,"
pp. 319, 320.
11.
Instead of judging one another, what should we do? Verse 13.
NOTE.—"Our example and influence must be a power on the side of reform.
We must abstain from any practice which will blunt the conscience or encour-
age temptation. We must open no door that will give Satan access to the mind
of one human being formed in the image of
God."—"Testimonies," vol.
5, p. 360.
12.
What should all
-
of us ever bear in mind? Verse 7.
13.
What consideration should we have for others? Verses 15, 21;
1 Cor. 8:13.
14.
What must govern our conduct in everything?
Answer.—Personal
faith. Rom., 14:22, 23, last clause, especially.
NOTE.—"Do not, when referring to the Testimonies, feel it your duty to
drive them home. In reading the Testimonies, be sure not to mix in your filling
of words; for this makes it impossible for the hearers to distinguish between
the word of the Lord to them and your words. Be sure that you do not make
the word of the Lord offensive. We long to see reforms, and because we do not
see that which we desire, an evil spirit is too often allowed to cast drops of gall
into our cup, and thus others are embittered. By our ill-advised words their
spirit is chafed, and they are stirred to rebellion."—Id., vol. 6, pp. 122, 123.
15.
What is said concerning the kingdom of God? Verse 17.
16.
What course is it important that we follow? Verse 19.
NorEs.—It is more important that we be Christians than just reformers.
No phase of our message should cause hard feelings or make division. Any
tendency to criticize another, to judge another, or to hold another up to ridicule
or scorn, is un-Christian and entirely inconsistent with the spirit of true reform.
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